DEVELOP Artists and Creatives Grants

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DEVELOP Artists and Creatives Grants

Council’s 2025 DEVELOP Artists and Creatives Grants is open to Surf Coast Shire residents involved in arts and culture.

Applications are welcome from emerging, mid-career, and established creatives, including First Nations people, those from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, and individuals with disabilities.

The program provides $3,000 for individuals and $5,000 for collectives to help artists explore new ideas and advance their practice and careers.

Applications open: Monday 27 January 2025

Applications close: Monday 3 March, 3pm

Applications are to be submitted online via the SmartyGrants portal.

Before applying:

  1. Read the 2025 DEVELOP Artists and Creatives Grant Guidelines(PDF, 2MB)  and check your eligibility.
  2. Read our 2023-2031 Creative Place Strategy and Council Plan 2021-2025.  
  3. Call our Arts Development Officer on 5261 0600 to discuss your idea and ask any questions  

Get Ready to apply: DEVELOP Grant info sessions

Surf Coast Shire Arts Team hosted Information sessions for creatives to learn more about the program. The dates and locations were:

  • Wednesday 29 January in Lorne and Torquay
  • Thursday 6 February in Winchelsea
  • Wednesday 12 February, held online

If you were unable to attend a session, but would like to know more about what was discussed, please contact the Arts Development Officer via artsteam@surfcoast.vic.gov.au.

 

About DEVELOP Artist and Creatives Grant

Surf Coast Shire Council is committed to fostering an environment where people with clever and creative ideas can make a difference. We want the Surf Coast Shire to be a place to nurture, acknowledge and promote innovation, the creative arts and industries.

Our DEVELOP Artists and Creatives Fund supports creatives to explore new directions, ideas and concepts to advance their practice and/or their careers.

With these grants, Council recognises that new creative output does not occur without considerable time, research, development and effort.

Projects must be inclusive of people with disability, as per the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.

Guidelines and Checklist for Inclusive Events

 

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